MAX INDEX
The GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index is the ultimate benchmark for evaluating residency and citizenship solutions across 60+ countries. By providing a clear, data-driven framework, it empowers individuals to navigate the complexities of global mobility with confidence and precision.
The GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index (MAX Index) is an innovative tool crafted to compare and evaluate mobility assets across countries and program types. Designed for those seeking to optimize their global mobility options, the MAX Index simplifies decision-making by offering transparent comparisons of Residency by Investment (RBI), digital nomad, passive income, and ancestry-based citizenship and residency programs.
By refining the complexities of mobility asset acquisition into seven critical indicators—Cost, Processing Speed, Program Stability, Residency Requirements, Eligibility Requirements, Timeline to Permanent Residency, and Residency Privileges Length—the MAX Index equips members with unparalleled insights. It’s an essential resource for navigating the intricacies of the $3 billion global mobility industry with clarity and ease.
The MAX Index evaluates mobility assets through seven carefully selected indicators, each weighted to reflect its importance in determining an asset's overall value:
This indicator evaluates solely the filing fee or application cost associated with the program, providing a clear understanding of the initial financial commitment required. This is crucial as it determines the financial barrier to entry for potential applicants.
This metric assesses the overall efficiency of the process, recognizing that processing time and adjudication quality may not always correlate. This parameter considers potential system efficiencies and inefficiencies.
This indicator analyzes the longevity of the program, with the assumption that longer-standing programs have more stable and predictable adjudication standards. A stable program provides reassurance to applicants that their investment and effort won't be wasted due to sudden policy changes or program termination.
This metric examines the conditions imposed on applicants regarding their physical presence and travel requirements both before and after the granting of citizenship or residency. This parameter is an average of three weighted sub-factors.
Focuses on the clarity and efficiency of pathways to permanent residency or citizenship. This is the cornerstone of the Index, weighted heavily due to its impact on the long-term utility and security of mobility assets.
Measures the accessibility of programs based on criteria like skills, ancestry, or financial thresholds. Restrictive requirements can limit an asset's value and accessibility for potential applicants.
This indicator evaluates the duration of residency rights granted, with higher scores for longer-term or permanent residency options. This factor is vital for those who value flexibility in their global mobility.
COUNTRY
mobility Asset type
COST
Processing
SPEED
Program Stability
Residency Requirements
Eligibility
Requirements
Time to
Permanent
Residency
Residency Privileges Length
GLOBALPASSPORT MOBILITY INDEX 2024 (SCORE 1%-100%)
Program Details
COUNTRY
mobility Asset type
COST
SPEED
Program Stability
Residency Requirements
Online Submission
Time to Citizenship
Residency Privileges Length
GLOBALPASSPORT MOBILITY INDEX 2024 (SCORE 1%-100%)
Germany
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
9
9
1
4
6
7
3
57.3
%
Dominican Republic
Independent Means Visas
8
9
9
7
9
5
7
75
%
Malta
Independent Means Visas
5
9
9
4
9
7
3
65.8
%
USA
Active Investor Visas
8
8
10
3
3
8
5
63.2
%
Australia
Economic Residency
4
4
3
5.45
10
7
10
58.7
%
Switzerland
Economic Residency
1
6
8
3
3
1
10
43.6
%
Malaysia
Economic Residency
10
8
3
10
4
0
10
61
%
Mexico
Economic Residency
9
10
8
8
4
6
8
74
%
Belize
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
3
3
8
0
1
42.6
%
Uruguay
Digital Nomad Visa
10
10
3
5
9
9
1
68
%
Mexico
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
9
6
8
6
1
67.7
%
UAE
Digital Nomad Visa
6
10
4
3
7
0
3
45.2
%
Uruguay
Independent Means Visas
6
3
9
3
9
5
10
63.2
%
UK
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
6
10
5
4
5
5
9
62.6
%
USA
Economic Residency
4
1
10
4
2
5
5
42.3
%
USA
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
5
3
10
4
5
0
5
40.8
%
UK
Citizenship by Descent
5
3
10
7
1
10
10
66.9
%
UK
Active Investor Visas
5
10
10
3
1
5
7
56.1
%
USA
Active Investor Visas
5
3
7
3
4
7
6
41.2
%
UAE
Economic Residency
5
10
6
2
3
10
10
68.4
%
UAE
Independent Means Visas
6
10
6
7
8
0
9
63
%
Thailand
Economic Residency
5
9
10
10
4
7
9
77
%
UAE
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
4
4
7
0
3
47.7
%
Thailand
Independent Means Visas
5
10
3
4
7
7
3
58.3
%
Sweden
Independent Means Visas
8
8
0
7.25
10
7
6
62.88
%
Thailand
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
3
3
9
0
9
57.2
%
Switzerland
Independent Means Visas
6
8
9
4
8
1
3
51.8
%
Taiwan
Economic Residency
4
9
10
3
2
5
3
49.1
%
Sweden
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
8
9
10
4
6
6
5
66.3
%
Slovakia
Residency by Descent
8
10
10
7
2
9
0
64.9
%
Sweden
Active Investor Visas
5
3
10
2
4
6
5
48.3
%
St. Kitts & Nevis
Economic Citizenship
3
6
10
10
3
10
10
76.5
%
Spain
Independent Means Visas
8
9
9
4
6
5
3
60.3
%
Spain
Citizenship by Descent
8
1
3
10
2
10
10
65.5
%
Spain
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
9
10
9
3
5
5
7
66.2
%
Spain
Economic Residency
5
10
9
9
2
5
5
62.6
%
Spain
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
3
7
9
5
9
74.9
%
South Korea
Economic Residency
8
10
9
3
3
5
5
58.1
%
South Korea
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
1
3
8
5
5
58.6
%
Slovenia
Citizenship by Descent
8
2
10
10
1
10
10
72.5
%
Singapore
Economic Residency
3
5
10
3
1
9
9
58.7
%
Slovakia
Citizenship by Descent
10
1
10
10
2
10
10
74.5
%
Singapore
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
2
2
7
9
5
59.7
%
Singapore
Active Investor Visas
3
5
10
4
1
10
9
61.1
%
Romania
Citizenship by Descent
8
1
10
10
1
10
10
71
%
Portugal
e-Residencies
10
9
1
10
10
0
10
74
%
Portugal
Independent Means Visas
9
8
10
3
8
5
5
64.9
%
Portugal
Economic Residency
3
6
9
8
2
5
9
59.7
%
Portugal
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
9
8
10
3
6
5
3
59.7
%
Portugal
Digital Nomad Visa
8
8
3
3
8
5
5
56.9
%
Poland
Residency by Descent
10
6
10
10
3
9
0
66.5
%
Portugal
Active Investor Visas
7
9
9
8
6
5
8
72.7
%
Portugal
Citizenship by Descent
8
2
10
10
1
10
10
72.5
%
Poland
Citizenship by Descent
9
2
10
10
2
10
10
75
%
Philippines
Independent Means Visas
5
10
10
4
8
9
10
81.3
%
Philippines
Economic Residency
7
10
10
10
4
5
7
73.5
%
Panama
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
4
9
8
0
1
53
%
Panama
Economic Residency
2
10
5
8
3
10
10
73.7
%
Panama
Independent Means Visas
8
9
9
7
8
8
5
77
%
Panama
Active Investor Visas
4
10
5
9
2
10
10
75.1
%
Palau
e-Residencies
8
10
4
10
9
0
0
55.5
%
Norway
Digital Nomad Visa
6
8
5
3
8
7
5
60.6
%
New Zealand
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
4
3
10
5
5
8
9
63.3
%
New Zealand
Economic Residency
3
7
1
5.5
10
7
7
56.3
%
Netherlands
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
7
9
10
3
5
5
9
65.6
%
Netherlands
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
10
3
7
5
5
67.1
%
Netherlands
Active Investor Visas
7
10
10
3
5
5
5
61.1
%
Mexico
Independent Means Visas
9
10
9
7
8
6
8
79.9
%
Lithuania
Citizenship by Descent
8
3
9
10
1
10
10
73
%
Malta
Economic Residency
3
6
4
9
4
5
9
58.6
%
Malta
Economic Citizenship
3
3
10
2
1
10
7
51.8
%
Malaysia
Independent Means Visas
5
9
10
8
7
5
9
74.7
%
Malta
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
4
5
8
0
3
50.7
%
Malaysia
Digital Nomad Visa
6
10
3
9
8
5
3
63.6
%
Luxembourg
Citizenship by Descent
8
5
7
10
1
10
10
74
%
Latvia
Citizenship by Descent
8
3
9
7
1
10
10
68.9
%
Lithuania
Residency by Descent
8
8
9
10
2
9
0
65
%
Japan
Digital Nomad Visa
10
10
1
10
8
0
1
54.5
%
Italy
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
3
8
9
5
9
76
%
Japan
Active Investor Visas
7
9
10
8
6
5
8
74
%
Italy
Independent Means Visas
8
8
10
4
6
5
3
59.4
%
Italy
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
8
10
9
3
5
5
5
62.2
%
Greece
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
4
9
9
5
7
75.1
%
Italy
Economic Residency
6
9
7
8
3
5
5
60.5
%
Italy
Citizenship by Descent
7
1
10
10
2
10
10
71.5
%
Ireland
Independent Means Visas
7
9
9
3
5
5
3
55.6
%
Ireland
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
5
9
10
3
5
5
5
57.6
%
Ireland
Citizenship by Descent
7
5
10
10
2
10
10
77.5
%
Hungary
Economic Residency
7
10
1
7
3
5
10
63.4
%
Honduras
e-Residencies
8
10
5
10
8
0
3
59.5
%
Hungary
Citizenship by Descent
8
2
9
10
2
10
10
73
%
Hungary
Digital Nomad Visa
8
10
3
3
8
5
3
57.7
%
Greece
Independent Means Visas
5
10
8
4
6
5
7
63.8
%
Greece
Economic Residency
5
9
9
9
3
5
9
68.6
%
Greece
Citizenship by Descent
8
1
10
9
1
10
10
69.1
%
Germany
Independent Means Visas
9
9
10
3
5
5
7
65.7
%
Germany
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
9
6
5
3
5
7
8
61.7
%
Germany
Citizenship by Descent
7
1
10
10
2
10
10
71.5
%
Germany
Active Investor Visas
9
9
10
7
5
7
7
75.5
%
France
Economic Residency
7
9
7
3
3
5
8
58.1
%
MAX INDEX
Timeline to Permanent Residency - 20%
PROCESSING SPEED - 15%
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - 15%
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS - 15%
RESIDENCY PRIVILEGES LENGTH - 10%
PROGRAM STABILITY - 10%
COST - 10%
Rank order
COUNTRY
Mobility asset ticker
EXIT INDEX
SUMMARY
1
Philippines
PH-IMV
81%
At the top spot with an 81% MAX Index, the Philippines' Independent Means Visa program stands out for its accessible entry requirements and strategic location in Southeast Asia. This program offers an attractive balance of lifestyle benefits and access to one of Asia's most vibrant economies, with favorable conditions for retirees and investors alike.
2
Paraguay
PY-RBI
81%
With an 81% MAX Index, Paraguay's Residency by Investment program maintains its strong position in South America. The program continues to offer one of the region's most accessible paths to residency, combining low investment thresholds with a straightforward process and potential path to citizenship.
3
South Africa
ZA-SWV
80%
Securing third place with an 80% MAX Index, South Africa's Skilled Worker Visa program stands out for its long residence status, relatively minimal requirements and low cost of application. The programs offers an exceptional opportunity to live and work in Africa's most industrialized nation
4
Mexico
MX-IMV
80%
With an 80% MAX Index, Mexico's Independent Means Visa program leverages the country's strategic position between North and Latin America. The program offers an attractive combination of reasonable financial requirements and access to one of the world's largest economies.
5
Ireland
IE-CBD
78%
Ireland's Citizenship by Descent program ranks fourth with a 78% MAX Index. This program continues to offer exceptional value through its unique combination of EU access and post-Brexit UK privileges, making it one of the most desirable ancestry-based citizenship options globally.
6
Panama
PA-IMV
77%
With a 77% MAX Index, Panama's Independent Means Visa reflects the country's status as a global business and logistics hub. The program offers attractive benefits including potential tax advantages and access to one of Latin America's most stable economies.
7
Thailand
TH-RBI
77%
Thailand's Residency by Investment program, scoring 77% on the MAX Index, offers investors an attractive entry point to Southeast Asia. Known for its investor-friendly policies and strong economy, this program provides a compelling mix of lifestyle benefits and business opportunities.
8
Mauritius
MU-IMV
77%
With a 77% MAX Index, Mauritius's Independent Means Visa program showcases the island nation's appeal as a strategic investment destination. The program offers attractive tax benefits and provides access to an increasingly important African financial hub.
9
St. Kitts & Nevis
KN-CBI
77%
Scoring 77% on the MAX Index, St. Kitts & Nevis's Citizenship by Investment program remains one of the most respected in the Caribbean. It offers one of the quickest and most reliable paths to a second passport with extensive visa-free travel benefits.
10
Italy
IT-DNV
76%
Rounding out the top ten with a 76% MAX Index, Italy's Digital Nomad Visa program represents one of Europe's newest and most attractive options for remote workers. The program combines access to one of Europe's largest economies with the country's renowned quality of life.
The MAX Index is essential for anyone who is aspiring to create or expand their portfolio of Mobility Assets. It allows them to clearly compare which Mobility Assets are strongest, both overall and in alignment with their needs.
For example, a portfolio builder who wants to travel with their family can easily pick out which Mobility Assets will allow them to do so, or a portfolio builder who wants to move or travel as soon as possible can use the speed indicator to choose the Mobility Assets that will facilitate this desire.
The MAX Index gives autonomy back to the individuals. Wading through countless pages of confusing information is a thing of the past, and portfolio builders will no longer miss out on great opportunities simply because the information was not available to them. Together with the GlobalPassport App, we give people everything they need to make an educated and informed decision on the Mobility Assets that are right for them.
In giving autonomy back to the individuals, we open doors to immigration with the MAX Index. Individuals can clearly weigh their options with an unbiased overview of Mobility Assets and their benefits without having to pay hundreds of dollars just for an initial consultation with an immigration attorney.
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